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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING  .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  3. Loosen the accumulator hose nut (2) from the accumulator.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Accumulator Hose Nut From Accumulator
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  4. Disconnect the accumulator hose from the accumulator.
  5. Remove the A/C compressor hose block fitting nut (1) from the accumulator.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting A/C Compressor Hose Block Fitting Nut From Accumulator
    G01568630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the A/C compressor hose from the accumulator.
  7. Remove the accumulator bracket retaining bolt.
    Fig 3: Locating Accumulator Bracket Retaining Bolt
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  8. Remove the accumulator bracket bolt clamp.
  9. Remove the accumulator from the mounting bracket.
    Fig 4: View Of Accumulator & Mounting Bracket
    G01568632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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